BackgroundNeuropsychiatric disturbances and chorea are less recognized consequences of polycythemia vera (PV), and their role in post-PV myelofibrosis (MF) has not been reported.Clinical features that predict post-PV MF lack specificity.Case presentationWe describe an elderly patient with PV who developed acute-onset reversible neuropsychiatric dis
Restoring public finance sustainability in read more the European Union after the recent financial crisis requires the application of diversified fiscal policy measures.These measures are indicated in fiscal stability programmes designed by the European Union Member States.This article discusses such programmes implemented in France and Germany.The
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of the upper and lower motor neurons.Approximately 10% of cases are caused by specific mutations in known genes, with the remaining cases having no known genetic link.As such, sporadic cases have been more difficult to model experimentally.Here, we
Insects frequently associate with intracellular microbial symbionts (endosymbionts) that enhance their ability to cope with challenging environmental conditions.Endosymbioses with cuticle-enhancing microbes have been reported in several beetle families.However, the ecological relevance of these associations has seldom been demonstrated, particularl
BackgroundResearch suggests that direct exposure to suicidal behaviors and acts of self-harm through social media may increase suicidality through imitation and modeling, particularly in more vulnerable populations.One example of a social media phenomenon that demonstrates how self-harming behavior could potentially be propagated is the blue whale